Alban City School
St Albans, AL1 3RR · Hertfordshire · primary school
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69th of 337 primary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 398 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.1/10 against 4,060 of them, against 8.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Alban City School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 16.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the School Council and participate in football, netball, cricket, and 6-a-side. Music provision includes piano, strings, woodwind, brass, guitar, singing, the School Orchestra, and the School Choir. A trip to Parliament is offered. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 381 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the School Council influence school decisions?
What Ofsted said about Alban City School
Overview
Alban City School continues to be a good school, providing a broad and ambitious curriculum that supports strong pupil progress. Pupils are described as happy, safe, and enthusiastic about learning, benefiting from a highly inclusive ethos and positive relationships with staff.
Strengths
- Pupils are polite, respectful, and confident, with bullying being rare and quickly addressed when it occurs.
- Leaders have established clear routines and a curriculum that enables pupils to build knowledge over time, making connections between subjects.
- Staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they learn the same curriculum as others through targeted strategies.
- Leaders prioritise reading, using a consistent phonics scheme and carefully matched books to help pupils develop fluency.
- Staff value the professional support they receive, and leaders are mindful of workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, teachers do not always check what all pupils know precisely enough, meaning gaps in learning are not always identified and addressed.
- Subject leaders should support teachers to put effective assessment strategies in place across all subjects to help pupils know and remember more.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with rigorous systems and training ensuring staff are confident to identify and report concerns swiftly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 90% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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